Patient's question:
A child had pneumonia at the age of 3 and was treated with azithromycin. Is there any side effect of using azithromycin injections continuously?Past treatment and effectiveness: My child is 3 years old and allergic to cephalosporin and penicillin, so we had to use azithromycin. However, I worry about potential side effects from overuse. What are the side effects of azithromycin?
The kind of assistance needed: How can we identify if the child has side effects after using azithromycin?
Doctor's answer:
Azithromycin has no significant side effects when used for a short period. Advice: Azithromycin may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation, but there are no other major side effects. However, long-term use may lead to liver damage. However, it usually recovers completely after stopping the medication, so there is no need to worry. This medication is relatively safe for babies. The above advice is for the question "How do side effects occur after a child uses Azithromycin, but I am worried about overuse?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!